first / next / finally
Grammar Pattern
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Ordering steps in a process or story
给过程或故事中的步骤排序
Ordenar pasos en un proceso o historia
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Sequencing adverbs organize information: first, second, then, next, after that, finally, in the end. They usually go at the beginning of a sentence and are followed by a comma.
顺序副词组织信息:first, second, then, next, after that, finally, in the end。它们通常放在句首,后面跟逗号。
Los adverbios de secuencia organizan la información: first, second, then, next, after that, finally, in the end. Generalmente van al principio de una oración y van seguidos de una coma.
順序を示す副詞が情報を整理します:first, second, then, next, after that, finally, in the end。通常は文の最初に置き、コンマが続きます。
순서를 나타내는 부사는 정보를 정리합니다: first, second, then, next, after that, finally, in the end. 보통 문장 시작 부분에 오며 쉼표가 뒤따릅니다.
Examples
- First, preheat the oven. Then, mix the ingredients. 首先,预热烤箱。然后,混合食材。Primero, precalienta el horno. Luego, mezcla los ingredientes.まず、オーブンを予熱してください。それから、材料を混ぜてください。먼저, 오븐을 예열하세요. 그다음, 재료를 섞으세요.
- First, I did my homework. Next, I watched TV. 首先,我做了作业。接下来,我看了电视。Primero, hice mi tarea. Después, vi televisión.まず、宿題をしました。次に、テレビを見ました。먼저, 숙제를 했습니다. 다음으로, 텔레비전을 봤습니다.
- Finally, add salt and pepper. 最后,加盐和胡椒。Finalmente, añade sal y pimienta.最後に、塩とコショウを加えてください。마지막으로, 소금과 후추를 넣으세요.
- In the end, everything worked out. 最终,一切都解决了。Al final, todo salió bien.結局、すべてうまくいきました。결국, 모든 것이 잘 되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: spoken, written, instructions
Tone: sequential
✓ Do Say
- First, read the instructions carefully.首先,仔细阅读说明。Primero, lee las instrucciones cuidadosamente.まず、説明書をよく読んでください。먼저, 설명서를 주의 깊게 읽으세요.
- Next, fill in the form.接下来,填写表格。Después, llena el formulario.次に、フォームに記入してください。다음으로, 양식을 작성하세요.
- Then, submit it online.然后,在线提交。Luego, envíalo en línea.それから、オンラインで提出してください。그다음, 온라인으로 제출하세요.
- Finally, wait for confirmation.最后,等待确认。Finalmente, espera la confirmación.最後に、確認を待ってください。마지막으로, 확인을 기다리세요.
- First, add the butter.首先,加入黄油。Primero, agrega la mantequilla.まず、バターを加えます。먼저 버터를 넣으세요.
- First... Second...第一……第二……Primero... Segundo...まず… 次に…첫째... 둘째...
✗ Don't Say
- At first, add the butter. (use 'First')At first, add the butter.(用'First')At first, add the butter. (se usa 'First')At first, add the butter.(「First」を使う)At first, add the butter.('First'를 사용)
- Firstly... secondly... (use 'First... Second...')Firstly... secondly...(用'First... Second...')Firstly... secondly... (se usa 'First... Second...')Firstly... secondly...(「First... Second...」を使う)Firstly... secondly...('First... Second...'를 사용)
Origin & History
Discourse sequencing markers
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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